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Course Description
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Course Name
Sociology of Death
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Host University
University of Roehampton
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): 100 credits at HE1, including compulsory HE1 set in Sociology or a cognate subject
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Assessment: critical review of a visit to a cemetery/crematorium (1500 words) [20%], essay (3000 words) [80%] [both elements to be attempted]
This module explores the social and cultural dimensions of death and dying in Britain. Topics for consideration will include social settings for the dying, the medicalisation and secularisation of death, funeral customs and practices, the remembrance and memorialisation of the dead and tourism to death related sites. A number of ethical issues such as euthanasia and organ transplantation will also be explored.
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